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M/C Partners is a private equity firm focused on small and mid-size businesses in the Digital Infrastructure and Technology Services sectors

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The M/C Partners team has built its reputation on integrity, investment excellence and industry expertise.

$2.4 billion

invested in 140+ companies

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Connectivity Wireless

Connectivity Wireless, formerly Neutral Connect Networks (NCN), partners with owners of real estate assets in high-traffic, strategic locations by providing site management and turnkey / build-to-suit solutions for WiFi, Small Cell and Distributed Antenna System (DAS) customers. As carriers seek to shorten the time to deployment of coverage and capacity, NCN guarantees network QoS at a lower bit/cost than traditional deployment models.

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IT SERVICES

Ensono

Ensono provides complex managed hosting and cloud infrastructure services to mid-sized enterprises with annual IT budgets of up to $100M. The Company specializes in supporting mission-critical workloads and helping clients manage and migrate between all systems. Ensono’s integrated array of solutions includes the hosting of client server, mainframe and cloud computing workloads, as well as database, storage and managed network services. Ensono has historically differentiated itself through its expertise in mainframe services. Today, the Company and its approximately 2,400+ employees host 200+ enterprise customers out of its eighteen data centers in the US and Europe.

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IT SERVICES

Denovo

Denovo is a full-service Enterprise Hosting/Cloud Computing and Professional Services firm with extensive expertise in designing, implementing and supporting enterprise software and hosting/cloud solutions. The Company delivers enterprise hosting/cloud computing and extensive managed services from their SOC 2 certified data centers located in the United States. As an Oracle Platinum Partner, Denovo’s Professional Services team has over 150 years of Oracle J.D. Edwards and ERP experience and has successfully completed Oracle ERP implementation projects for a wide variety of commercial and public sector clients.

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IT SERVICES

Involta

Involta offers comprehensive data protection services providing customers with highly secure constantly available data center facilities and the technical expertise to secure, protect and maintain access to their critical data infrastructure.

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IT SERVICES
COMMUNICATION SERVICES

Everstream

Everstream is a Cleveland based network service provider bringing fiber based Ethernet, Internet and data center solutions to businesses throughout Northeast Ohio and Michigan. With over 9,500 miles of fiber and comprehensive data center connectivity at 100 Gigabit speed, Everstream provides the fastest, most reliable network in the region. Everstream’s 24/7 Network Operations Centers in Cleveland, Ohio and East Lansing, Michigan are staffed and operated by our certified technical team.

 

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BANDWIDTH INFRASTRUCTURE
COMMUNICATION SERVICES

Omega Wireless

Omega Wireless is an entity formed to bid on spectrum licenses in the FCC’s 600 MHz incentive auction.

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COMMUNICATION SERVICES

Thrive Networks

Thrive is a Foxborough, MA based Managed Services Provider (“MSP”), offering enterprise class technology solutions targeted to SMB and SME customers throughout New England and the Mid-Atlantic. M/C created Thrive through a carve-out of Thrive Networks and concurrent merger with Corporate IT Solutions (“CITS”) in 2016. Thrive executes an attractive business model capitalizing on the rapid growth in the IT outsourcing space while focusing on the underserved niche of small and medium sized enterprises. Thrive derives ~90% of its total revenue from recurring services from customers who receive hosting or managed services under long term contracts.

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IT SERVICES

Zack Halpryn

Zack Halpryn is an Associate at M|C Partners, where he focuses on investment opportunities in the digital infrastructure and technology services sectors. Prior to joining MC, Zack worked at HarbourVest Partners, where he was focused on buyout and growth equity investments. Previously he worked at Performance Equity Management and Credit Suisse. Zack received a B.B.A in Finance (summa cum laude) from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. He currently lives in Boston’s West End and in his spare time enjoys playing sports (volleyball, basketball, golf), reading and watching the Celtics.

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2023

AFFILIATED PORTFOLIO

Ascend Technologies
Carbon60
Denovo
TowerCom

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celito

Established in 1999 and based in Raleigh, is a trusted, local communications and managed services provider to businesses leveraging its fully owned fiber network. celito creates technology solutions for businesses across all sectors both large and small. From supplying high-speed Internet service, to providing quality VoIP telecom service, to setting up your office network, they offer turnkey solutions from the desktop to the cloud

 

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Jason P. Stutman

Jason Stutman is a Senior Fund Accountant at M/C Partners, responsible for the cash management of co-investment vehicles, preparing quarterly financial statements, and communication with Limited Partners. Prior to joining the firm in 2023, Jason worked in the Portfolio Analytics Group at HarbourVest Partners. He earned a BSBA with honors in Finance with a minor in Computer Information Science from The Ohio State University. Jason lives in South Boston and enjoys cheering on Boston sports teams, playing hockey and golf and traveling.

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2023

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Cuba Burch Berner

Cuba Burch Berner is an Associate at M|C Partners, where he focuses on investment opportunities in digital infrastructure and technology services. Prior to joining the firm in 2022, Cuba was an Equity Research Associate at Citi covering infrastructure companies within the telecommunications industry, including data centers and wireless towers. He holds a B.S. in Mathematics with a specialization in Economics from the University of Chicago. Cuba currently lives in Boston’s West End and enjoys  a myriad of outdoor activities including running, swimming, hiking, and skiing.

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2022

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AFFILIATED PORTFOLIO

Ascend Technologies
C3 Integrated Solutions
SoniqWave


AccentHealth

AccentHealth operates an out-of-home advertising network that reaches over 12,000 physician office waiting areas in the U.S. – JOHN WATKINS

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IT SERVICES

James F. Wade

Jim Wade co-founded M/C Partners in 1986 with Dave Croll. He has been investing in communications and technology services since the advent of wireless and broadband, cornerstones of the firm’s sector focus. As Chairman, he manages the firm’s investment process, and continuously seeks out management teams, company prospects and financial resources to grow the portfolio. Jim’s successful track record includes MetroPCS (IPO), Lightower Holdings (acquired by Berkshire Partners), Cavalier Telephone (acquired by PAETEC), NuVox Communications (acquired by WindStream), Attenda (acquired by Darwin Private Equity), Melita (acquired by Apax Partners), PR Wireless (joint venture with Sprint affiliate in Puerto Rico), Thrive Networks (acquired/recapitalized by Court Square) and Involta (acquired by Carlyle Group). Today he serves as a director on the Board of Connectivity Wireless and has responsibility for Omega Wireless. Jim graduated from the University of Notre Dame a B.B.A in Finance and received an MBA from Harvard Business School. He lives outside Boston with his wife and four children. Jim was an avid boater and is now an average golfer.

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1986

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Connectivity Wireless

 

Abhishek Rampuria

Abhishek (A.B.) is a Partner at M/C Partners, where he leads origination, deal diligence and portfolio company support for investments in a variety of communications and technology services segments. He currently serves on the Board of Ascend Technologies, Connectivity Wireless, Edafio Technology Partners, TowerCom and serves as a Board Observer for Thrive Networks. A.B. previously served as a Board Observer for Ensono (acquired by KKR) and QOS Networks (acquired by Zayo). Prior to joining M/C Partners in 2015, A.B. worked at Altman Solon (formerly Altman Vilandrie), a technology, media & telecommunications focused strategy consulting firm, where he completed projects for both operating companies and private equity investors. A.B. received a B.S. in Materials Science & Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He lives in Boston’s South End and outside of work, enjoys skiing, cycling, traveling and cheering on his home-town Patriots and Celtics.

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2015

AFFILIATED PORTFOLIO

Thrive Networks

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BOARD POSITIONS

Ascend Technologies
Connectivity Wireless
Edafio Technology Partners
TowerCom